The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 650i Convertible xDrive Automatic (11 - 12) vs. ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)

€ 97,700
BMW 650i Convertible xDrive Automatic (11 - 12) BMW 650i Cabrio
€ 129,100
 ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08) ALPINA B6 Convertible
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 129,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 650i Cabrio is 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B6 Convertible.
BMW 650i Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
53.7
Blueprint BMW 650i Convertible xDrive Automatic (11 - 12)
74.6
81.9
54
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
73
80.9
74.6 in
Width
73 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
53.7 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint BMW 650i Convertible xDrive Automatic (11 - 12)
112.4
192.7
Blueprint ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)
109.4
189.8
192.7 in
Length
189.8 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 650i Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
4530 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW 650i Convertible xDrive Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.43 %
ALPINA B6 Convertible Switch-Tronic (06 - 08)

General

BMW 650i Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
F12
Generation
E64
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 650i Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
N62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 650i Cabrio
402 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 650i Cabrio
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B6 Convertible

Performance

BMW 650i Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
155 mph
Maximum Speed
193 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 650i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B6 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
11.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.97 lb/hp
BMW 650i Cabrio
11.27 lb/hp
8.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B6 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 650i Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 650i Cabrio
21 mpg
18 mpg
ALPINA B6 Convertible
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
340 mi
BMW 650i Cabrio
382 mi
340 mi
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Environmental Impact
216 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
242.5 kWh
BMW 650i Cabrio
216 kWh
242.5 kWh
ALPINA B6 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
492 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 650i Cabrio
ALPINA B6 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
761 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data